KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,117 km
5,665 miles
NCN
Chenega
United States
Distance
9,117 km
5,665 mi / 4,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM NCN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Chenega Bay Airport
IATA Code KTM NCN
ICAO Code VNKT PFCB
City Kathmandu Chenega
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,390 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 60.080000, -147.990000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Chenega (NCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) in Chenega, United States is 9,117 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:52 in Kathmandu, it's 13:07 in Chenega. With a 14.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,321 feet between the two airports. Chenega Bay Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Chenega (NCN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Chenega Bay Airport (NCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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